Category: summit
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Lanty’s Tarn and Keldas, Glenridding
Lanty’s Tarn is a beautiful and accessible spot near Glenridding. Just beyond is the peak of Keldas, which has stunning views over Ullswater.
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Gowbarrow and High Cascades, Ullswater
Thanks to Lee Benson for this contribution to the blog. Gowbarrow and High Cascades, Ullswater. We have also done this walk, and it offers amazing views over Ullswater and surrounding fells. Today was meant to be a short walk from High Cascades to Aira Force and back, but some how our new found confidence and…
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Low Dodd and Scales Beck, Ullswater
Thanks to Lee Benson for this contribution to the blog, Low Dodd and Scales Beck, Ullswater. Today’s walk started at Sandwick, which is about two miles past Martindale Church on the Howtown Road (Ullswater). The car park is small but not often used as most people start walks in this area from Howtown or the…
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Todd Crag and Lily Tarn, Ambleside
Thanks to Lee Benson for this contribution to the blog. Todd Crag and Lily Tarn near Ambleside. We managed to get parked on the Under Loughrigg Road but you need to be early to get here, you could park in town centre and cross the park where you will find a bridge over a…
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Post Knott & Brant Fell, Bowness on Windermere
Post Knott and Brant Fell, from Bowness on Windermere. We parked for free at the top of Helm Road, where the path begins. OS map OL7 GR 409969. There is a sign for a “permissive path” to Post Knott. Follow this up the gentle incline to the bench and enjoy the views of the lake.…
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Kirkstone Pass to Brotherswater Inn
A one way walk from the top of the Kirkstone Pass to Brotherswater Inn required a bit of logistical planning! We are lucky enough to have two cars and so left one at the bottom and drove the other to the top. This is a pretty tough walk for little feet, approx 4km of ups…
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Whinfell Beacon, Grayrigg near Kendal
Whinfell Beacon! A stone’s throw outside of Kendal, and now officially incorporated into the Lake District National Park, this is a hidden gem! Quiet and beautiful, off the beaten track and with amazing views. You can drive all the way up to a Repeater Station Mast, where you can park for free (GR 586004 on…
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Hallin Fell, Ullswater
Thanks to Lee Benson for another contribution to the Family Walks website. This is a fantastic starter fell for children. Today’s walk was up Hallin Fell and along some of the Ullswater Way to the Lowther Barn cafe. Hallin is the starting point for a lot of young walkers in the Penrith area as you…
Family Walks and Pubs in the Lake District 